微薄的

He could not support his family on his meager salary.

他靠工资无法养家。

It’s no joke living on such a small income.

靠这点收生活可不是件容易事。

She eked out her small income by working as a music tutor.

"她当音乐家庭教师,藉以弥补她那收不足。"

Don’t feel ashamed—we don’t despise the widow’s mite, and, as they say, every penny helps.

不觉得不好意思——我们不会瞧不起但可贵捐赠，正如人们说，每一文钱都会起作。